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Coffee Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

Coffee Coloured Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

I asked my dear friend Morgan to choose a drusy agate cabochon from my collection, and I made it into a ring for her.

Coffee Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

She wanted it to look a bit old-fashioned, so we designed it with a half-round shank, and I gave the silver a very matt finish.

Coffee Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

She is thrilled with it, so I am very happy!!

Bright Orange Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

Maria, whom I previously created a gorgeous ocean wave jasper ring for, wanted a drusy agate ring too.

Bright Orange Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

I was happy to show her the stones I have available! She chose this divine orange one.

Bright Orange Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

Thanks Maria! I confess I love this piece of drusy so much, I bought a similar stone in the same colour to make a ring just for me!

Pink & Purple Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

Pink and Purple Drusy Agate Sterling Silver Ring

One of my fellow students, Jane, asked me if I could make her a drusy agate ring.

Pink & Purple Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

I feel very honoured that she would want to buy a piece from me!

Pink & Purple Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

I was very happy with the way it turned out, and Jane was very pleased too.  Thank you, dear Jane!

Coral Red Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

Carmen commissioned me to make this ring for her daughter for Christmas.

Coral Red Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

Funnily, I sourced this piece of drusy with Kish in mind, and out of all the stones there were to choose from in my collection, she chose it! 🙂

Coral Red Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

I just love this stone, and how at the right angle it looks like a kiss.

Coral Red Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

Thanks for choosing me to make this piece for your lovely girl, Carmen!

Big Blue Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

Big Bright Blue Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

I made this ring for Gracie, my son’s girlfriend, to wear to her Year 12 Formal.  She is such a sweetheart, she deserves a whole handful of beautiful rings!  This one will have to suffice for now.

Large Bright Blue Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

She chose the stone, and I set it very simply (as always!) and gave it a high polish.

Large Bright Blue Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

Thanks for the honour, dear Gracie, and have a fantastic night!! 🙂 xx

Navy Blue Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

Big Navy Blue Drusy Agate Sterling Silver Ring

I made this drusy agate ring for Leesa. I took it down to her yesterday evening, and she was really thrilled! Navy Blue Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

Everyone who saw this stone before I set it coveted it, so definitely a good choice, Leesa!

Navy Blue Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

It’s so lovely when the person for whom you’ve created a piece loves the work you’ve done.  Leesa is keen to have another one, this time in gold, so stay tuned!! 🙂

Howlite and Sterling Silver Ring

Howlite Sterling Silver Ring

At last, a piece that I am going to keep for myself!!

Howlite and Sterling Silver Ring

The stone in this ring is howlite, which is most often seen dyed and passed off as turquoise.  I just like it in its natural creamy white form!

Howlite and Sterling Silver Ring

Surprise, surprise, this ring is huge – the stone is four centimetres long.  I like this ring, it’s really nice to wear, compliments most outfits, and it makes me feel happy!!

Ocean Wave Jasper and Sterling Silver Ring

This ocean wave jasper and sterling silver ring was created for Maria.

Ocean Wave Jasper and Sterling Silver Ring

What a gorgeous stone!

Ocean Wave Jasper and Sterling Silver Ring

 

Large Orange Carnelian Spiral Sterling Silver Ring handcrafted by Ruthie Gray at The Silver Forge

Carnelian Bearing Seat Ring

Carnelian and Sterling Silver Ring

The first project for the goldsmithing course I am doing this year was to design a piece incorporating a bearing seat setting method (a ledge put inside the bezel wall for the stone to sit on), and one or more 12mm or larger stones in either a ring or pendant, with texture.  I fell in love with these carnelian cabochons, and had to use them in my piece!  Carnelians can be quite brown, but these orange ones are just delicious!  I’ve got my eye out for some spessartite garnet cabs which can also be that lovely glowing tangerine colour.

Carnelian and Sterling Silver Ring

It was a great fun project, both the designing and the making of it!  With each project, we have to come up with the concept, do a tech drawing of it, do an art drawing of it, and of course create it.  So much fun!